Chickpea flour (besan) Nutrition Facts
Quick answer
One 100 g serving of chickpea flour has 387 calories, 57.8 g of carbs, and 10.8 g of fiber.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Low-sodium
Tags reflect category and nutrient values — see diet-tag pages for the rule behind each.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
356
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58.9 mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 53.2 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% |
| Sugars | 9.9 g | — |
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41.4 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 778.3 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 152.7 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1.8 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Protein 24%
Carbs 61%
Fat 16%
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a cup (92 g) of chickpea flour?
A cup (92 g) serving of chickpea flour has 356 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is chickpea flour high in protein?
Yes — a 100 g serving of chickpea flour has 22.4 g of protein, or 45% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."